Explore the Family Name Malcomb
The meaning of Malcomb
Scottish: variant of Malcolm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malcomb in the United States?
The surname Malcomb, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, witnessed a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 30,516 among all surnames in the United States but slipped to 34,353 by 2010, indicating a 12.57% decrease. The total number of individuals carrying this surname also dropped from 722 to 660 during the same period, marking an 8.59% decrease. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Malcomb per 100,000 U.S. residents saw a drop of 18.52%, going from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,516 | #34,353 | -12.57% |
| Count | 722 | 660 | -8.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.22 | -18.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malcomb
In terms of ethnic identity, the Malcomb surname was predominantly associated with White ethnicity as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. However, there was a slight decline in this association, with the percentage dropping from 93.63% in 2000 to 90.91% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic demographic showed a significant increase in its association with the Malcomb surname, jumping 128.78% from 1.39% in 2000 to 3.18% in 2010. The Black population's association with this surname remained fairly constant at around 3.79%. There were negligible or no associations noted with Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnicities in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.63% | 90.91% | -2.91% |
| Black | 3.74% | 3.79% | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 3.18% | 128.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 0.91% | -18.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |